JOHN BURGESS - Corporate Board Profile

TAYLOR DEVICES, INC.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2007-09-27	John Burgess has served as a member of the Board's Audit Committee and as its financial expert, as well as a member of the Board's Nominating and Compensation Committees. Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess received $4,500 fees and $14,750 option awards, total $19,250.
2008-09-26	John Burgess, age 63, Operating partner at Summer Street Capital Partners. The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess. The Compensation Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess. The Nominating Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess. The Merger Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess. Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess with total compensation of $27,806.
2009-09-28	John Burgess $17,000 fees earned in cash, $5,304 option awards, $750 all other compensation, total $23,804. Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating Committee
2010-09-24	John Burgess, 65, has served as a director since 2007. He serves as the Audit Committee Financial Expert and is Chair of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess and chaired by Mr. Burgess. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $28,625 for Mr. Burgess.
2011-09-23	John Burgess, 66, has served as a director since 2007. ... The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess and chaired by Mr. Burgess, ... Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess total compensation as $25,742.
2012-09-21	John Burgess, 67, has served as a director since 2007. Mr. Burgess is an Operating Partner of Summer Street Capital LLC and director of Bird Technologies Corporation of Solon, Ohio. He serves as the Audit Committee financial expert.
2013-09-20	John Burgess, 68, has served as a director since 2007. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and Audit Committee financial expert. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $27,581.
2014-09-26	John Burgess, 69, has served as a director since 2007. ... The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess and chaired by Mr. Burgess ... Director Compensation Table ... John Burgess Fees earned or paid in cash $21,500, Option awards $11,479, All other compensation $750, Total $33,729.
2015-09-25	John Burgess, 70, has served as a director since 2007. ... He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. ... The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess and chaired by Mr. Burgess. ... Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess total compensation as $35,410.
2016-09-27	John Burgess, 71, has served as a director since 2007. He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess and chaired by Mr. Burgess. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation for John Burgess as $38,667.
2017-09-27	John Burgess, 72, has served as a director since 2007. ... He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. ... The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Clark, Newman and Burgess and chaired by Mr. Burgess ... Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess with total compensation of $38,484.
2018-09-27	John Burgess, 73, has served as a director since 2007 and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Burgess ... serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. ... Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess total compensation as $36,187.
2019-09-20	John Burgess, 74, has served as a director since 2007 and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Clark, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Burgess. Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess total compensation $38,570.
2020-09-11	Class 1 Directors Whose Terms Will Expire in 2021 John Burgess, 75, has served as a director since 2007 and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Burgess gained his international strategy, manufacturing operations and organizational development expertise from his more than 40 years experience with middle market public and privately-owned companies. Mr. Burgess served as President and CEO of Reichert, Inc. a leading provider of ophthalmic instruments, and spearheaded the acquisition of the company from Leica Microsystems in 2002, leading the company until its sale in January 2007. Prior to the acquisition, Mr. Burgess served as President of Leica’s Ophthalmic and Educational Divisions before leading the buyout of the Ophthalmic Division and formation of Reichert, Inc. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Burgess was COO of International Motion Controls (IMC), a $200 million diversified manufacturing firm. During his tenure there, he led a significant acquisition strategy that resulted in seven completed acquisitions and sixteen worldwide businesses in the motion control market. Previously, Mr. Burgess operated a number of companies for Moog, Inc. and Carleton Technologies, including six years as President of Moog’s Japanese subsidiary, Nihon Moog K.K. located in Hiratsuka, Japan. Moog, Inc. is the global leader in electro-hydraulic servo control technology with focus on the aerospace and defense sectors, and was recognized as one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune Magazine. Mr. Burgess earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Bath University in England, and a Master of Business Administration from Canisius College. Currently Mr. Burgess is an Operating Partner of Summer Street Capital LLC and Director of Bird Technologies Corporation of Solon, Ohio. As a result of the positions and experience described above, Mr. Burgess demonstrates leadership skills with his strong background in financial and accounting matters. He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. Director Compensation Table John Burgess Fees earned or paid in cash $21,000 Option awards $14,254 All other compensation $1,000 Total $36,254
2021-09-10	John Burgess, 76, has served as a director since 2007 and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Burgess. Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess total compensation as $39,438.
2022-09-06	John Burgess, 77, has served as a director since 2007 and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Burgess. The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Burgess. The Compensation Committee, comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Armenat. The Nominating Committee, comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Carey. Director Compensation Table shows John Burgess total compensation $35,086.
2023-09-08	John Burgess, 78, has served as a director since 2007 and is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Audit Committee financial expert. The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Burgess. The Audit Committee, comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Burgess... The Compensation Committee, comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Armenat... The Nominating Committee, comprised of Messrs. Carey, Burgess and Armenat and chaired by Mr. Carey... The Chairman of the Board of Directors receives an $11,000 quarterly retainer fee... John Burgess total compensation $106,017.
2024-09-12	Mr. Burgess gained his international strategy, manufacturing operations and organizational development expertise from his more than 40 years of experience with middle market public and privately-owned companies.